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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Mohamad Alkateb, MBBCh [2]

Overview

According to the American Association of Liver Diseases recommendations, screening for hepatocellular carcinoma by ultrasound (US) is recommended among patients with hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and cirrhosis. Screening is also recommended for Asian men over the age of 40, Asian women over the age of 50, and African American.

Screening

Screening for hepatocellular carcinoma by abdominal ultrasound and serum levels of alpha-fetoprotein is recommended for the following populations:

• Patients with hepatitis B
• Patients with hepatitis C
• Patietns with cirrhosis
• Asian men over the age of 40
• Asian women over the age of 50
• African American

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